Reminiscent of the beauty found on the Forbidden Island (Ni’iHau) these natural colors blend nicely in this necklace design using black and brown segments. The necklace pictured here measures 18 1/4”. Hundreds of Japanese seed beads were woven on a marudai stand and finished with a black matte strong acrylic magnetic end.
This Black/Brown Necklace can be made into various lengths (from 10” up to 25”) prices will vary with length or materials used.
Akalei is Hawaiian for "bead reflections" which are only produced here on Maui. Please send an email to info@akaleidesigns.com for custom orders or inquiries.
Additionally these necklaces are great combined with other styles of Akalei necklaces on our website.
Kumihimo is an ancient Japanese braid making technique that results in beautiful and strong interlaced cords. This art form goes back hundreds of years as braids were made for use in armor of Japanese samurai warriors. In modern times these braids are designed as belts (obijime) that are worn as a belt with a kimono
